Slumdog Millionaire sets UK box office record

Slumdog Millionaire has broken the British box office record for the most successful second weekend. The rag to riches story, based in India, has beaten off competition to stay top of the UK box office for a second week, with a 47% increase in takings.

Nielsen EDI, the industry body that monitors tickets sales, has confirmed this is the most successful second weekend ever recorded for a movie that has not substantially increased its print number. “It’s incredible… 47% is the biggest ever increase for a UK saturation release,” said Dave Thurston, managing director of Nielsen EDI.

Following its success at the Golden Globes and BAFTA nominations, Danny Boyle’s film took £2.6 million over the weekend and a whopping £6.1 million since it opened 11 days ago.

Be sure to return to Freida Pinto Fan tomorrow as the Oscar-nominees will be announced! Fingers crossed for Slumdog Millionaire – and Freida – nominations!

Check out the British top ten box office-movies in full after the cut!

1. (2) Slumdog Millionaire – £2,630,820
2. (-) Seven Pounds – £1,565,949
3. (1) Role Models – £1,428,361
4. (-) My Bloody Valentine – £1,337,613
5. (3) Bride Wars – £1,315,564
6. (-) Beverly Hills Chihuahua – £1,028,983
7. (4) Defiance – £805,703
8. (-) The Wrestler – £802,046
9. (5) Yes Man – £591,847
10. (8) Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa – £530,382